Each time we fuel up our vehicles, we get a little whiff of gasoline, so the smell is very familiar. There shouldn’t be any gasoline smell in or around your vehicle when you are away from the ga...
This fuel saving tip for Cloverdale residents is so simple you won't believe it. It has to do with your gas cap. The first thing is to make sure it's screwed on tight. If it's loose, gas vapor will be...
This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline. Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run ...
I’d like to give you a quick overview of the fuel system. It starts with the fuel tank. The fuel pump is located inside the tank and pumps fuel out to the engine. Somewhere alo...
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Southard's Tire & Auto Center Tech Question:I was driving on a local Cloverdale road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it star...
Let’s review some things that Cloverdale drivers can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line, the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Cloverdale vehicles with this new type of engine?Southard's Tire & Auto Center Answer:GDI s...
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Most Cloverdale residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Cloverdale from the factory...
